STAR Blogger by Celso De Guzman Caparas

Reported and Photos by Celso De Guzman Caparas    Stunner Asha Gutierrez is excited to represent Taguig in the Miss World Philippines pageant this coming July.    “ It is a great honor to represent Taguig as a candidate in Miss World Philippines, ” said Asha, a resident of Fort Bonifacio. “ I am proud to represent my city and its history as a probinsyudad, as well as its holistic approach to caring for the people living and working in Taguig. ”    Asked what she enjoys most about being a Taguig citizen, the 26-year-old young entrepreneur cited the unique sense of community and unparalleled social services in the city, including in the areas of healthcare and learning. “ Its’ a perfect place for a budding young entrepreneur like me.”     She also praised Taguig’s COVID-19 response, which has allowed the city to pioneer best practices and register some of the lowest numbers in Metro Manila.    “ I love Taguig because it focuses on th...

By Celso De Guzman Caparas      From the same company that brought Mango Tree and Mango Tree Bistro to the Philippines, Mango Tree Cafè is now in San Juan City.     Last Sunday, June 13, at the Ground Floor inside Greenhills Promenade (beside the escalator leading to the cinemas), the cafè opened to Thai food lovers, guests, members of media (print and  online) after the blessing rites.     They were welcomed by owner Mr. Eric Teng and his family, and Mango Tree Cafè Marketing Manager Ms. Mary Ann A. Villamater.   Mango Tree Cafè offers an extensive selection of mouth-watering and irresistible Thai dishes, desserts and drinks.     Among them are the following which received high marks and superlatives : •  Pad Thai Shrimps  •  Tom Yum Seafoods   •  Chicken Pandan  •  Egg Fried Rice  •  Chicken Satay •  Stir-Fried Chicken with Holy Basil  •  Stir-Fried Mixe...

Miss Queen Of Hearts Philippines 2021 Candidates Virtually Presented to the Media  Reported by Celso De Guzman Caparas    The 22 official candidates of Miss Queen of Hearts Philippines 2021 were virtually presented to the pageant media last May 6.    Coming from different parts of the country, these advocacy-driven ladies were selected from a series of online screenings mounted by the Queen of Hearts Foundation Inc. – the organizer of the pageant.      On its third edition, the nationwide search will be held virtually because of the ongoing pandemic.     All pre-pageant activities that include Self Introduction & Tourism Video, Talent Round, National Costume, Swimwear and Evening Gown competitions will be held virtually.    There will be ten titles at stake: International Titles:  •  Miss Philippines Global Universe 2022 •  Miss Philippines Tourism Worldwide 2022 •  Miss Philippines Lumiere Int...